Deep, glowing red, the ruby is sometimes said to contain the original spark of life, "a drop of the heart's blood of Mother Earth." Stories are told of a magnificent ruby which possessed youth giving properties. When rubbed on the body, this miraculous stone would remove visible signs of aging.
Because of its flame color, the ruby was used to make water boil. Powers of the ruby were many: it warded off plagues and pestilence (worn on the left side), made the wearer prudent, drove away melancholy, restrained lust, and ensured good harvests. When the color darkened, the wearer was warned of approaching danger. Inserted in the flesh, it made one strong and invincible.

Rubies were used to guard against the elements, and it was said that if a ruby was touched to the four corners of a house or garden, it would ward off tempest, lightning, and worms. The Burmese believed that rubies "ripened in color" while in the earth.

Gauzy layers of crimson, drape loosely over the supple curves of her body, billowing fluidly about her feet as she hastens along the way.

Ruby enjoys taking part in Ceremonies, especially the Induction of new members to the Sisterhood. She wrote and administers the Oath for swearing in new Sisters.
Ruby serves as Keeper of the Oath.

 

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